Simply Jessica

Hello yall It's been awhile since I have posted. It's been pretty busy around here for the past two weeks. I had dinner theater at church , which was a wonderful expericence. I  got a new car!!! :) YAY!!! And I recently joined weight watchers because I'm sick of working out and it now paying off . Also its a good way for me to learn about eating healthy and stick with my resolution for 2012. The Shadow Days is of course a song by John Mayer, the love of my life. And I think that this song brings a good message because he's talking about how all his bad days are behind him and how they don't make him a bad person. I think that this applies to me in the sense that hopefully I have positive things to look forward to over this upcoming summer months. I'm on day 2 of weight watchers and I already feel better about myself. Which is the most important thing to me. Some of you are probably yeah, you really must know what you're talking about after 2 days but I

So I realized that I have not blogged in awhile. Today's topic is crash. Yesterday, like all of my typical Monday nights I was on my way to go teach swim lessons when this genius two cars ahead of me didn't put their turn signal on. So I braked  and was in the clear until I heard the person behind me trying to brake but they couldn't stop it. I was in the middle it was like being the cream filling of an Oreo when a little kid smashes it together.  So therefore my poor car's entire back end is dented in my trunk doesn't close, the bumper is pushed against my tire and my passenger door on the back doesn't open. Plus it caused me to hit the car in front of me. Which caused me to slam into the steering wheel and popped my air vent out. So I'm lucky that the only thing that happened to me was my shoulder. It could have been a lot worse. I'm thankful that I'm ok. But I will say I think that all of this could have been avoided with a simple turn signal at l

I know it's been awhile since I have blogged. Welcome to march everyone. This month is going to be nerve wrecking, heart breaking and busy due to finding out about graduate schools and dinner theater rehearsals . And the good news on the weight loss front is I have lost 10 lbs . I just have to keep them off that's the hard part. I have added a spin class to waking/cardio/ weights/ abs I'm hoping that I'll be ready for swim suits in June. Hope everyone has a great day!

I noticed I haven't blogged in a while. This one will probably be short since I'm blogging from my phone. Have you noticed that we are all wishing for something better? And that we keep waiting for it to happen . And the we are left wondering why it hasn't happen yet? Currently for me the big questions are about gradate school and my life. I'm not so worried about other things. Mostly because I'm waiting on my life to begin or end with this graduate school mess. Think about it what are you wishing for, waiting on , & wondering about??? Hope everyone has a great night.

So it's Friday night and I have no plans. And I'm currently dying of the stomach bug. So I am sitting here watching Beastly. Cheesy I know but I love the moral of the story. That Beauty is on the inside is what matters instead of our outer appearance and I feel like that we often forget that. So hope yall have a great Friday Night.

Today's blog post is inspired by promises. Everyone in their lives have made promises, kept promises, and broken promises. ** Making Promises and Such** Everyone wants to think that they can hold to the promises that they make but the truth is sometimes we slip and we are human after all. I do my best to keep promises but I too fall short. I think the promises that you make people should be simple and realistic. Like promising your boyfriend of 2 weeks that you'll never leave, thats a heavy promise because you don't know where your lives are going. Which is way different than promising your love ones that you'll always be there. Everything in life is a promise but in order to keep promises and hold people to promises, we must work at this and help hold people accountable. So when you make promises try your best to keep them because I guarantee that people will do their best to keep their promises to you if you're reliable. * Hope everyone has a great Th

Today is Valentine's day, it is one of my least favorite holidays.  Not because I'm single just because I am a firm believer that love should be celebrated everyday. The reason being that we never how long we have until we aren't here anymore. My Uncle Derek taught me that, you should love a person more and more each day and you should try to show them that everyday in the little things. I think that the love that movies and books portray are the kinds of love that we should strive to . Another kind of love that we should strive to be like is the love of God, he loves us everyday no matter what. I think that this is something to remember everyday. Everyday should be Valentine's day. “Love should bring joy, it should grant a person peace, but here and not, it was bringing only pain.”  - Dear John This quote and the inspiration of today's blog is true because this is what love should be but in the end all it does is bring us pain because we allow people who don&#

Today's blog is inspired by Grey's Anatomy last night. It was about Valentine's day and all the trials that the couples are going thru. It also focused on Lexi who is alone right now because she wants to be with Mark but he's got a girlfriend.  I find myself this Valentine's day relating to Lexi. I'm alone but I have feelings for someone who doesn't have feelings for me. I normally relate to Christina on the show because she's hard core, focused, and just awesome. But right now Christina is mushed up over Owen. All we need sometimes is for us to realize that the love we have for people may not be perfect but it's still a form of love. I would love to be in love with someone that loves me but I'm thinking that is not ready for that yet.  I have technically "single" for about a year and half. I have learned a lot about myself. I think that I have to get over my feelings and start loving myself before I can love anyone else. And I

Today's blog is inspired by my favorite artist of all time John Mayer. For those of you that don't know me, I absolutely LOVE JOHN MAYER!! He is probably the only man that could change my views on reproduction and children. I think that his way of thinking and lyrics are beautiful. I feel like his music is looking into my soul when I listen to it. From the happiness in his music down to the heartbreak lyrics, I think he is wonderful. “Never, ever underestimate the power of 'Id Like that.”- John Mayer I realized that he has many good points, for example one of the things that I love about him is when he talks about the dangers of I'd like that... And how it can ended up biting you in the ass. Like seriously how many of us have had that happen to us? Almost all of us. I think that this type of love for me, my love  of John Mayer is unrealistic and realistic at the same time. Unrealistic in the sense that I haven't met John Mayer but I know that I love him. And

Today I have met my first exercise goal and the goal to not eat out of boredom so far... Now before my first client I'm catching up on Private Practice.  And I realized that I do secretly love NFL football in a sense. I was watching the super bowl last night and I realized that I liked most of the commercials but I think besides the David Beckham commercial I loved the M&M commercial was hilarious. Among other things:  I'm realizing that from reading a friend's blog that we need love in our lives but it doesn't have to be the romantic kind. I'm thankful for the love of my family and friends.  I learned yesterday in church that we have two types of trials.  I think that I am going to thru trials all the time now while waiting to hear from graduate school. "Unless it’s mad, extraordinary love, it’s a waste of your time. There are too many mediocre things in life, Love shouldn’t be one of them." Hope that you all have a great Monday.

This blog post is inspired by Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Plum. These are the 10 goals I have set for my self for the month of February 1. Do not focus on not having a love life. This is not a big deal because I have no idea where my Life is going and I really don't need a complication. 2. Be happy with my body. this is a struggle for me because I'm use to being about 10-15lbs skinner. 3. Exercise because I want to exercise. Not because I need to lose weight. 4. Spend more time with my friends. Definitely going to be doing this a lot more. 5. Appreciate my job. * no matter how bad my day goes I need to be thankful that I have a job. 6. Laugh more. Whether I watch funny movies or just crack jokes I could use more laughter. 7. Not worrying about Graduate School. If its going to happen it will. 8. Read more. * I'm currently working on this one right now, I highly recommended that # series with Stephanie Plum as the main character. 9. Go to Churc

I came to the realization that my life is not where I want it it to be and I have to accept that. I think that if I don't get into graduate school that I need to redirect my life goals. So I hope the month of March is a really good month. and on a good note its Thursday and I'm going to see One for the Money and watch Grey's Anatomy tonight. And I have a longing for Boston.. Good day everyone

Bleh... I'm tired and so is tucker... I think this whole 4 miles/ more of running is going to kill us both....

I know I haven't been blogging in awhile. I have been enjoying HHI over the weekend. I thought that it would be a bad thing to go on vacation by yourself but in reality, I LOVE IT! I wish that the majority of my vacations could be alone because I don't have to worry about pleasing people with the activities that I want to do. Like yesterday for example, I went shopping,  took a blanket on the beach and read,  got ready, went to an early dinner, where I went to Skull Creek Boathouse and got Chardonary, house salad, Shrimp and Grits, and Snicker Crust pie for $20 because its restaurant week here in HHI. It's been wonderful. I truly don't want to drive home today. Among other things, I have decided that I need to marry someone that loves all things Harry Potter. thanks to Pinterest I have found all kinds of ideas that I want. And  a year ago I got Tucker, it was Super Bowl Sunday and the Steelers were playing the Packers. And He was just a little fuzz ball so damn c

Hope you all had a great Thursday!! I'm Watching America idol and I'm appalled by the crappy singers they pass and the good ones they let go... Yay for Friday tomorrow. No new pictures today.

Nothing too exciting happened today besides the usual routine of work and choir. I did get new tires for the car yay! Here's a picture for today because I'm exhausted you'll get more tomorrow

Good Tuesday everyone. I hope everyone is having a good day so far.  I had some realizations last night when speaking to a friend last night. I realized that you can't make everyone happy and that you can't be friends with everyone. The reasons being people are going to have criticism no matter how hard you try to please them. Another thing YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS/CHOICES/LIFE DECISIONS don't you DARE try to BLAME anyone else. You make choices everyday from if your going to go to work today down to major life decisions like where your going to live. It is no one's fault but yours if you make bad choices.  Another thing  my mom always told me that " In order to have friends, you have to be a friend". I believe that this is ever soo TRUE. Think about it are you going to keep a friendship where your the one person putting an effort into it. I don't think so. And friends are good for venting but please don't vent about the same problems ov

So I haven't been on here in a few days. But in the turn of recent events. I am now going to share my New Years Resolutions with yall. 1. Work out atleast 5 times a week. Whether it be swimming, going to a class at the gym, or just walking the dog up hill. 2. Eat healthier, aka control my portion sizes ( I struggle with this) and eat more fruits and vegetables. 3. Talk to my friends that live far away more & try to hang out with the ones I have here more. 4. Try to watch less TV in my downtime from work and replace it with reading like I use to do. 5. Be happier. I don't really know why I don't feel as happy as I should but I'm going to laugh more. 6. Try not to complain. Which is a hard one for most of us I feel like. 7. Blog at least every day . No matter if its a really short post or a long one. 8. Play with Tucker more. I have been bad about this, because its so easy for me to get running late for work and miss walking him in the mornings or making him

Today is Thursday which like in college is my favorite day of the week because I have set my work schedule up to where I don't work on Fridays. Another reason that I love Thursdays is Grey's Anatomy , Private Practice, & The Big Bang Theory all come on TV.  And its Zumba night which is always a good time. My favorite character from Grey's. She is the one I can most relate to. Love Addison! She was originally on the Grey's Anatomy cast. Plus I think Kate Walsh is gorgeous! Big Bang Theory !! Love this show! If you love dry humor and awkward situations! I highly recommend it. That's all I have for now! Hope yall have a great Thursday!!

Hey this post is for anyone that can be helpful. I want to give my blog some sparkle/glamour/spunk .. Like some fun fonts or themes. If you know how to do this please comment!! Thanks!!

So I just noticed that it has been quite awhile since I have posted a new blog... well here are the updates that are currently going on in my life right now: I'm in the middle of graduate school applications =( AHHH SCARY!! This will determine if I'm suppose to be an SLP for life or if I need to rethink my life and figure out a new career... TALK ABOUT PRESSURE I am no longer able to tell if I'm on a date or not with a guy.. Here's why : my normal definition of a date is where the guy asks you to hang out and you do. Also if he pays for the meal if you go to the meal and if you ride together. But I have currently learned that hanging out and going on a date are two different things. if anyone wants to clear this up for me that would be greatly appreciated. I recently discovered that people will always always disappoint you in ways that you did not think were possible.  And I have learned that I need to be living my life to the fullest because a little boy that goes t

I'm really tired of opening up my social networking sites and seeing everyone and their sister either getting in some type of relationship.   Its not that I dislike couples or people in relationships. I just don't really care how much you love a person or how much you can't wait for them to get home. I just don't want to read about it.  Another thing please do not bash your boyfriend/girlfriend via facebook. I do not feel sorry for you at all. It's annoying and plus it makes you looks stupid. Thats just my thoughts. peace out.

This are a list of quotes that I try to live by/try to remember when going thru everything in my life. I love grey's anatomy and a majority of these are from the show. Meredith Grey: Intimacy is a four syllable word for, "Here's my heart and soul, please grind them into hamburger, and enjoy." It's both desired, and feared. Difficult to live with, and impossible to live without. Intimacy also comes attached to the three R's... relatives, romance, and roommates. There are some things you can't escape. And other things you just don't want to know. ** so true... i find that we often forget about people and that we sometimes don't remember how to deal with them. I feel like one of those people who is so miserable that they can't be around normal people, like I'll infect the happy people- Meredith Grey At the end of the day, there are some things you just can't help but talk about. Some things we just don't want to hear, and some

So I have a list of the top 30 books in my opinion for a short reason. 1. all of the Harry Potter series-  great books about good vs. evil the films don't do the books justice. love the films but not the same as reading the books. 2. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo- great great great. 3.The Girl Who Played with Fire- excellent 4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest- good. 5. Hunger Games 6. Catching Fire 7. The Mockingjay 8. The Notebook 9.Something Borrowed 10. Something Blue 11. House of Night series 12. Immoral Instrument series 13. Daughters of the Moon series 14.Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series 15. Alice in Wonderland 16. The Vow 17. The Little Lady Agency 18. Any book by Mary Higgins Clark 19. Dogs of Babel 20. Confessions of a Shopaholic 21. Autobiography of Jim Morrison 22. Two Little Girls in Blue 23. I'll Walk Alone 24. Deeper Than Dead 25. One for the Money & the other Stephanie Plum novels 26. Anything by Iris Johansen 2

I personally am not in a relationship right now because I chose not to be. I don't want to be tied down to someone else when I have no idea where my life is going to take me. I refuse to apologize for that. Also I don't think that its ok for other people in society specifically in Southern Society to judge me because I'm 22 and want a career instead of a husband right now.  Also stop telling me that I will eventually want children one day. No I will not and if I do I will probably 40 and have to adopt them! Quit judging me! I also believe that if I am not attracted to you and have not shown you interest please refrain from being attracted to me or dropping hints that you want a relationship with me. I DON'T WANT A BOYFRIEND right now. I'll go on dates and have fun but I'm in no hurry to settle down. This is my venting for today on this subject. if you don't like it DEAL! Peace out.

Hello. This is my first blog attempt. And I thought I'd add a list of things to accomplish before the age of 30. Lame I know but its what I want to do and if you think its lame then thats your problem not mine :) 1. Get a Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology ** Don't care where I go just need my degree** 2. Work in a hospital setting in a foreign country. 3. Learn to speak fluent Spanish & Italian. 4. Get a Great Dane and name her Belle. 5. Live in Boston for atleast a year. 6. Meet Mr. Right <-- Cheesy but it needs to happen 7. Live in Italy for a year 8. Learn how to make sushi. 9. Lose 30 lbs. 10. Own a house on the beach.